Embarrassing, Friends, Music and Relatable: Focus group

Focus group

By Jay - 10/04/2009 14:41 - Germany

Today, my mate came over wanting me to listen to a new music CD he got. It was by some unknown band, and at the end he asked me what I thought, and I said it was ok but the lead singer couldn't sing even if his life depended on it. Turns out my mate's the lead singer, and it was his own band. FML

I agree, your life sucks 28 329

You deserved it 43 148

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Same thing different taste

By CA19oo - 16/01/2012 03:08 - United States

Today, I went to see one of my favorite bands. When they started playing my favorite song I whipped out my video camera and sang along. As I was reviewing the video later, I realized that I couldn't even hear the band over my horrible singing. FML

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You deserved it 42 565

By Anonymous - 30/08/2010 23:25 - United States

Today, I finally worked up the courage to play my friends the demo CD that I've spent all summer recording. I didn't tell them it was me. Not even 10 seconds into the first song, my best friend asked me to turn it off because it sucked. FML

I agree, your life sucks 30 589

You deserved it 6 654

The Voice

By Stage Fright - 05/12/2022 00:00

Today, my roommate eavesdropped on me singing. When I realized he was there, he said I was "fucking incredible" and asked me to do another song. There's just one issue: I only sing well when I'm alone. The result was predictably bad. If it was possible to literally die of embarrassment, I wouldn't be writing this. FML

I agree, your life sucks 783

You deserved it 145

Moment of truth

By anonymous - 23/03/2009 00:38 - United States

Today, I was with my girlfriend and she was making me listen to one of her recordings for chorus. As I was listening to it a solo came on, and i turned to her and said "This is the worst fucking solo I've ever heard in my life." Little did I know, it was her solo. FML

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You deserved it 86 453

By Pontiacman92 - 29/08/2013 07:07 - United States - Pueblo

Today, I found out that the very good-looking woman who sings for one of my favorite bands is actually a guy. FML

I agree, your life sucks 38 071

You deserved it 9 008

MAKE IT STOP

By anonymous198913 - 04/02/2017 12:00 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I learned how to play "Happy Birthday" on the guitar, just to have my friend tell me that my voice sucks, and that I needed to stop immediately. FML

I agree, your life sucks 6 073

You deserved it 699

By Cacahuete - 28/12/2013 14:46 - France - Villejuif

Today, a DJ friend of mine offered me a part in one of his tracks. I was flattered, and accepted. All I ended up singing was, "I'm a bitch, I'm a bitch" over and over again in the background. FML

I agree, your life sucks 42 878

You deserved it 7 372

Don't think so highly of yourself

By Book by its cover - 08/10/2022 10:00 - United States - Federal Way

Today, I was in an elevator when some awkward geeky-looking guy walked in. He asked me how my day was, but I said, “You’re not my type, don’t even try.” An hour later, I was at a concert. Turns out he was the lead singer of the opening band. He glared at me angrily when he noticed me in the crowd. FML

I agree, your life sucks 176

You deserved it 3 007

By The Last Cockbender - 06/10/2012 17:09 - United Kingdom - London

Today, a co-worker gave me a couple of CDs he said he wanted me to listen to. I got excited, thinking that they were playlists he'd made for me. They were self-help tracks. FML

I agree, your life sucks 21 512

You deserved it 2 538

Belter

By Anonymous - 11/10/2010 22:29 - Canada

Today, I attended a musical. A new song was played, and I thought I'd heard it before because it sounded strangely familiar. I sang along quietly as the song progressed, positive I knew it. Anticipating the next chorus, I belted out the lyrics with all my heart. It was instrumental. FML

I agree, your life sucks 11 005

You deserved it 49 544

shiie 0

Friday 10 April 2009 23:47

Well he asked, so he got what he wanted.

Nan_fml 0

Friday 10 April 2009 23:51

Agree with #1....he didn't tell you whose band it was before he got your opinion on the subject because he wanted an honest opinion out of you. You gave him one- he should've told you it was his band before asking an opinion if he was just fishing for a compliment.

Comments

PsychoticAsylum 26

Monday 18 July 2011 20:41

So? He asked your opinion, and you gave your honest opinion, he shouldn't get mad. My band did the same thing to another friend of ours and he said about the same thing. You know what we did? We pushed the singer back to lead guitar, and got another guy who has more of a melodic voice. It was one of the best decisions we ever made. The old singer wasn't even mad either.

Carlie_McCartney 1

Sunday 14 August 2011 1:25

It was your honest opinion, and it's exactly he asked for. not an FML, and certainly not your fault.

FkThisLife 6

Saturday 22 October 2011 7:52

You kept it real that's a good thing

ilovejosh63 0

Sunday 27 November 2011 4:50

mate? what are you, Australian?!

Gunnie 24

Sunday 20 January 2013 23:31

At least it was an honest answer.

cwl727 32

Tuesday 18 March 2014 20:31

He asked, you answered.

Enkeria 30

Monday 20 October 2014 6:44

We need more people like OP on American Idol to tell people they can't sing.

tiredofwaiting 25

Friday 24 July 2015 8:09

I don't think that is all that bad. It is constructive criticism. He asked for an opinion you have him one. People should not ask for one if they cannot handle the truth. Constructive criticism is to help the other person.

LikeReallyBruhh 8

Sunday 6 March 2016 17:24

Ooh... Damn

aquila0989 7

Monday 12 September 2016 6:42

OP at least you had the balls to be honest. It sucks for your friend but with practice and coaching he can get better. Imagine how your friend feels. "Today, my best mate listened to my band and said I can't sing. FML"